I build my last pc right before the rampocolypse. I haven't checked prices since them, it's absolutely bonkers. Everything is affected and it sucks. Steam doesn't ship to where i live, so i checked an electronic store for a steam controller. They wanted something like 260 dollars for it.
Nvidia GPUs are up 33% in EU shops since April, AMD up 22%
7 days ago by iluvdata to c/pcmasterrace
Wildmimic 1 point 7 days ago
I'm still on the waitlist for the Steam Controller with an estimate of 2027 -.- Second hand ones go for around 200€, double the price. I can deal with using my Speedlink Rait MX with hall effect sticks and gyro until then.
Edit: I also upgraded my PC right before prices were getting insane, upgraded to 64GB DDR4 and an 5950X, in addition to a direly needed AIO Water cooling system for that CPU (with even a fucking chunky 2 fan cooler the CPU was throttling down hard after ca. 45 seconds of full load), which is the max my mainboard supports. If i ever want to upgrade my system, a completely new one is needed - but if prices dont go down in the next decade, i will keep this sturdy beast running, whatever it costs. I still have enough spare parts to keep it running at a bit lower performance for the next years.
Wildmimic 1 point 7 days ago
I am somewhat biased because i absolutely love the input options on my steam deck and would love to replicate this to both my PC and the Steam Frame (where i am also on the waitlist). I was already a user of the old Steam Controller (and had 3 steam links in total, because they were the cheapest and most reliable streaming options from a pc back then outside of Nvidias overpriced solution, and my ex-wife made sure we had spares - 2 of them are still up and running) and loved the flexibility it offered - so many things Valve offers are essential to freeing gamers from their desks, making gaming in more relaxed situations a lot more viable.
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A community for PC Master Race.
Rules:
- No bigotry: Including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia. Code of Conduct.
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- No Ads / Spamming.
- Be thoughtful and helpful: especially when new beginners have questions.
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Looked it up yesterday, the cheapest 5090 is available for the low, low price of 6000€ in my area. I could even sell my 5070 that i bought 1 year back with close to 80% markup.
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